Author: jagrometer
While I escaped the day to day rigors of journalism in the 90's, I created the Jagr-O-Meter for anyone who cares to keep abreast of Jaromir Jagr's march through the NHL record books. Jagr is setting standards that will take decades to surpass (other than eclipsing the astronomical numbers posted by Wayne Gretzky). As an intrigued observer since first watching Jagr play for the Pittsburgh Penguins in a pre-season game vs. the New York Islanders in 1990, Jagr has confirmed my first impression that with good health he could become one of the greatest players of all time. I covered his first four seasons in the NHL for a small town newspaper in Indiana, PA. During that time I also was among credited advisers to Czech reporter Jan Smid, who worked with the legend to produce, "Jagr," an autobiography in the late 90s. As teams, continents and leagues have changed, I continue to be thrilled with his game and grateful he resumed his NHL career. No longer the shy teen that that came to the NHL, his wit and wisdom are sought by media after games and practices. He's a productive player with occasional displays of brilliance that reminds long-time fans of great things we've seen before.
Jagr out tonight as Calgary starts stretch of four games in six nights
Something too good to spoil with a headline as @68Jagr sits, Flames win
Jagr ponders readiness for Saturday as Travelling Jagrs seek Calgary Jagr
Jagr signs with Calgary, meets media
@68Jagr signing creates buzz on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean
Yee haa! @68Jagr to skate into Cowtown; Legend suggests it’s his last NHL season
Cat tweet sign of imminent Jagr signing?
@68Jagr may be talking with 3 NHL teams, St. Louis admits internal chats Legend NOT playing for Kladno Saturday